Saudi Arabia to Egypt Β· 797 miles (1,283 km)

Gassim (ELQ) to Cairo (CAI) flights

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7,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from Gassim (ELQ) to Cairo (CAI) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on EgyptAir, plus taxes and fees from $80.90. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Gassim (ELQ) to Cairo (CAI): Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Nesma Airlines and Nile Air. The two airports are 797 miles (1,283 km) apart. EgyptAir is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sohag, Jeddah and Riyadh and more.

How many miles ELQ to CAI costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Air Canada AeroplanOn EgyptAir7,500$80.90–92
ANA Mileage ClubOn EgyptAir17,500$72.90–464
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn EgyptAir17,500$72.90–464
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn EgyptAir20,000$72.90–464
Avianca LifeMilesOn EgyptAir21,000$77.90–89
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn EgyptAir25,500$72.90–464
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn EgyptAir38,000$62.90–464
TAP Miles&GoOn EgyptAir40,000$147.70–508.80

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from ELQ to CAI

  • E5
    Air Arabia EgyptNot in an alliance
  • SM
    Air CairoNot in an alliance
  • EgyptAir logo
    EgyptAirStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • NE
    Nesma AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • NP
    Nile AirNot in an alliance

Book ELQ to CAI with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ELQ to CAI with one stop

5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sohag (HMB)Air Cairo the whole way
    SM
    SM
  • Via Jeddah (JED)Flyadeal, Saudia and 1 more the whole way
    Flyadeal logo
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    EgyptAir logo
    NE
    NP
    +6
  • Via Riyadh (RUH)Saudia the whole way
    Saudia logo
    EgyptAir logo
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    +6
  • Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways the whole way
    J9
    J9
    Kuwait Airways logo
    EgyptAir logo
    +5
  • Via Dammam (DMM)Flynas and Flyadeal the whole way
    Flynas logo
    Flyadeal logo
    EgyptAir logo
    Flynas logo
    E5
    +4

ELQ to CAI: common questions

How many miles does ELQ to CAI cost?

In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on EgyptAir, plus taxes and fees from $80.90. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (17,500), Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (20,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ELQ to CAI?

Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo, EgyptAir (Star Alliance), Nesma Airlines and Nile Air fly nonstop from Gassim (ELQ) to Cairo (CAI).

How far is Gassim from Cairo by plane?

Gassim (ELQ) and Cairo (CAI) are 797 miles (1,283 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ELQ to CAI award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Gassim and Cairo?

The most direct connections are through Sohag (HMB), Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH), Kuwait (KWI) and Dammam (DMM). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Cairo through Sohag.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.